Chip (Noun) Syllable division: chip How to pronounce: UK: /tʃɪp/ US: /tʃɪp/
#1 Meaning: (US - French Fry) A straight, narrow potato slice that is fried and typically consumed warm. Example: > I love eating fish and chips every Friday after work. > It is not very healthy to eat chips that was fried in oil.
#2 Meaning: (UK - Potato Crisps) A very thin, frequently rounded piece of fried potatoes that are distributed mainly in plastic bags and sometimes have flavoring added. Example: > We need to remember to pack at least two bags of chips for the picnic this weekend. > Have you ever seen those mini bags of chips before?
#3 Meaning: An extremely thin slice of cold food, such as fried corn or a banana. Example: > Banana chips tastes amazing with muesli! > Tortilla chips will work best for what we want to do.
#4 Meaning: A very tiny semiconductor, typically found in computers, that is capable of performing specific tasks and includes incredibly tiny electrical circuits and devices. Example: > I had to buy a new chip for my computer. > Have you seen the new silicone chip that just launched?
#5 Meaning: A small part that has broken off of a bigger object, or the impression that a tiny piece has been left on a cup, plate, etc. Example: > Please throw away any glass that has a chip in it. > The wooden cabinet chipped while we were moving it.
Deprive (Verb) Syllable division: de·prive How to pronounce: UK: /dɪˈpraɪv/ US: /dɪˈpraɪv/
Meaning: To take anything away from someone, especially something valuable or pleasurable. Example: > His mother deprived him of his last school dance due to his bad marks. > You cannot deprive her of her sleep the night before a big event.
Drought (Noun) Syllable division: drought How to pronounce: UK: /draʊt/ US: /draʊt/
#1 Meaning: When a place hasn't received rain for a very long time. Example: > If we have to got through another year of drought, we won't have any food to eat. > The worst drought that we have ever experienced was back in the 60's.
#2 Meaning: A persistent or ongoing shortfall or absence of something wanted or expected. Example: > She experienced a drought of creativity for about two months. > The academy went through a few seasons of drought when it came to good talent.
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Deserted (Adjective) Syllable division: de-sert-ed How to pronounce: UK: /dɪˈzɜː.tɪd/ US: /dɪˈzɝː.t̬ɪd/
#1 Meaning: A place that is empty and has no people living there. Example: > We should maybe go for a photoshoot at that old deserted building. > Maybe we shouldn't park the car in a deserted lot.
#2 Meaning: When someone is left alone in a challenging circumstance. Example: > After she told him that she is pregnant, he deserted her. > They left him deserted after they found out what he really did.
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Cheesy (Adjective) Syllable division: chees-y How to pronounce: UK: /ˈtʃiː.zi/ US: /ˈtʃiː.zi/
#1 Meaning: In poor taste or of poor value/quality. Example: > He bought her a cheesy necklace for her birthday. > Maybe we should make one of those cheesy adverts to help the company grow?
#2 Meaning: A forced smile that is broad yet false. Example: > In most of her class photo's, she has a cheesy grin. > Would you mind giving us a proper smile instead of a cheesy one for this photo?
#3 Meaning: Resembling or tasting like cheese. Example: > He loves having a cheesy snack at least once a day. > Maybe the platter needs something cheesy, what do you think?
#4 Meaning: Someone smells bad if their feet, shoes, or socks are cheesy. Example: > Please do not leave your cheesy shoes in the living room. > You need to wash your cheesy socks before seven p.m. please!